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Focus Groups
Hmong Beauty Collectives bridges the gap in education, resources, and opportunities for beauty entrepreneurs, particularly those from the Hmong/Asian communities in Minnesota. The goal is to create an inclusive ecosystem where beauty professionals of all backgrounds can grow their businesses, access essential training, and create lasting community connections that lead to sustainable success.
Focus Group: 1
Understanding Challenges
To identify the major challenges beauty entrepreneurs face in their businesses.
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​Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6PM
Focus Group: 2
Skills and Resources Needs
To determine the specific skills and resources beauty entrepreneurs need to thrive and grow their businesses.
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Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6PM
Focus Group: 3
Community & Collaboration
To explore how to build a supportive community and foster collaboration among beauty entrepreneurs.
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Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6PM
The Hmong Beauty Collectives' focus group goals are centered around gathering insights from beauty entrepreneurs to better understand their unique challenges, needs, and opportunities for growth. The aim is to identify the primary obstacles they face, such as access to resources, skill development, and networking opportunities, while also exploring potential solutions and support structures. These insights will help shape future programs, workshops, and community-building efforts that address the specific needs of Hmong and other beauty entrepreneurs in Minnesota, fostering empowerment and sustainable business growth.
Specifically, the focus groups will focus on:
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Understanding key challenges in business operations, including client acquisition, marketing, and financial management.
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Identifying skills and resource gaps, such as the need for technical skills, business acumen, or access to financial tools.
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Building community and fostering collaboration, aiming to create an environment where beauty entrepreneurs can thrive through networking and shared resources.
These goals are driven by the desire to create a more supportive, accessible, and resourceful community for beauty professionals, especially within the Hmong and broader Asian communities in Minnesota. The data collected will directly influence the development of tailored initiatives designed to empower beauty entrepreneurs.